IRB Introduction for Silent Spring by Rachel Carson

To start off this school year's independent reading, I wanted to choose a book that I could learn from. I decided upon Silent Spring by Rachel Carson because I've heard many positive feedback from previous readers. They all mentioned that this book gave them an insight on the consequences of human development on the environment. The number one reason why I decided to go vegan a year ago was not just because of animal cruelty but also the environmental detriments that trace back to the consumption of animal byproducts. Hopefully by reading this book, I can gain an intellectual understanding and awareness of the severity of our behaviors on the ecosystem.

Silent Spring by Rachel Carson
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